Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded his second 50-point outing in only four games in a rare 116-109 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.

A week before the NBA's trade deadline, USA TODAY Sports looks at where teams stand and their chances of winning the title:

Carlson ascended from spending time with the Oklahoma City Blue, the Thunder’s G League affiliate. Then, he signed a 10-day contract before Carlson cracked Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault’s rotation. After team practice on Saturday, Jaylin Williams opened up about seeing the rookie’s growth over the past few weeks.

Here's a look at the best and worst five-man, three-man and two-man combinations in the NBA so far this season. (min. 200 minutes) Top dog: It's not much of a shock that the Celtics have the top five-man lineup in the NBA,

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 12: Isaiah Hartenstein #55 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in action against ... [+] the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on January 12 ...

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The Wizards have gone bare bones and are depending on lottery luck to save them. Meanwhile, the Raptors, who have now won five straight, are approaching their own rebuild a little differently. Which track will bear the most fruit?

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night

Almost every team gets involved with NBA trade deadline deals in the modern era. So, what trades should each team make?

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is making “good progress” toward a return from the left calf strain he sustained Jan. 18 in a game against the Washington Wizards, the team announced Monday afternoon.

The Warriors know what they’re up against Wednesday night when they face Oklahoma City, which is bossing the NBA this season. The Thunder have the best record, the best defense, the best net rating and the leading candidate for Most Valuable Player.

The Feb. 6 trade deadline is fast approaching. Here's what you need to know about all 30 teams, including deals for each that would shake up the league.